The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show

NEWS: Findmypast.com has expanded its collection of British military records with the release of the Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920. They have also announced their take over of It will be relaunched as  (using this linked image helps makes this free podcast possible - thank you!) Ancestry has launched a new wiki that includes two books - The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy and Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources.  The wiki can be found at the Ancestry also has announced that it plans on releasing Family Tree Maker for the Mac later this year. FamilySearch Over 300 Million new names have been added online at the FamilySearch Record Search Pilot 1. Go to   2. Click Search Records 3. Click Record Search Pilot Genealogy Gems My article Undercover Genealogy appears in the July 2010 issue of Family Tree Magazine (and you'll also be supporting this free podcast - thank you!) Upcoming Classes: Attend one of my classes at Family Tree University I'm also now a contributing blogger for the Visit Salt Lake City website. on Newspaper Research. Get my books in the iPhone / iTouch / iPad users be sure and MAILBOX: New Listener Blogs: Maria in Australia.  Try out the free Shapes tool for creating collages like Marie did Connie Williams, Califonia.  Challe Talbot wrote in asking about how to approach incorrect data in online family trees.  I have some thoughts on that. GEM: A Criminal Past Interview with author Ron Arons about his book GEM: Google Look Alikes Check out the new features of Google Search Be sure and scroll all the way to the bottom of your search results page. on the Google News Timeline Be sure and Subscribe for free to my while you are there! Related Search - in the search box type related:keyword by Lisa Louise Cooke

Stay tuned for upcoming Genealogy Gems Webinars: "I have participated in other webinars but your relaxed and friendly style really make it fun!"- Martha Zervoudakis   "Thank you so much. It was wonderful. I could almost see you standing in front of the classroom. Please do more!" - Joan Sanaker     NEWS: FamilySearch New indexing projects announced. Recently Completed Projects: Deutschland, Baden, Achern, Kirchenbucher, 1810 to1869 Part B France, Paris, Registres Protestants, 1612 to 1906 Part C U.S., Indiana, Clay County, Marriages, 1811 to 1959 U.S., Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey 1910 Federal Census      World Vital Records has been announcing the addition of passenger data files to their site: The Italians to America Passenger Data File 1855 to 1900. Germans to America passenger data file 1850 to 1897 Russians to America Passenger Data File 1834 to1897   For our British Listeners: WDYTYA? US series to air in the UK starting April 25.   The  Southern California Genealogy society Jamboree January 11 thru 13, 2010 in Burbank, CA.  And the Early-Bird Discount Deadline is fast approaching.        MAILBOX: Carol Kendall asked about the Transcription program recommended on the Family History podcast.  The Transcription software was discussed in Family History A software program called available   Deborah Mullins Vernon asks about adding sources to online Family Trees   Feedback on "I had my popcorn while I watched Part 2, 3, 4 of Google Earth videos.  I am learning so much.  Thank you!"  - Susan Miller Hawkins     GEM: Scouting for Ancestors Interview with Mark Tucker    asks for advice on searching for live people, and specifically Girl Scouts. she has a newspaper article about her. In the article is a picture of her with three Senior Girl Scouts. She would like to try to find them or their decendants to offer them a copy.  When it comes to finding living people you can find a lot of information about that in Premium episode 3 which is all about finding living people using private eye techniques.  The archived episode is available through the   Lisa's article  is the cover story on the newest issue of Family Tree Magazine (July 2010)    Mark Tucker of the ThinkGenealogy blog is not only passionate about scouting, but has been doing his homework to investigate what type of family history information might be gleaned through researching an ancestors scouting history.   And what better time than now to talk about the Boy Scouts as this wonderful organization celebrates it's 100 years of scouting this year.   So let’s listen in and see what Mark Tucker can tell us about scouting in our family history.   If you would like to learn more about scouting:   For Boy Scouts head to the website    For the Girl Scouts visits their and you can go directly to the on the site to locate and get in touch with the council where ancestors participated in scouting.    Check out Genealogy blogger Denise Levenick’s blog post   by Denise Levenick   If you have any experience with researching your scouting ancestors or find a gem after listening to this episode, please .  I know we would all love to hear about!     The Scoutmaster handbook on Also Search Boys Life And Scouting Magazine   Try scout searches on Family History Library :       You can help make this free podcast possible by getting to your favorite shopping website through the links on the Genealogy Gems website.  Thank you!

Note to Users: New Wallpaper Bonus Content this episode! A big THANK YOU to the in Jackson, Ohio for sharing Genealogy Gems with their website visitors.  Footnote Update Their Interactive Census will remain free to the public through April 30, 2010 They've also added new content and ehanced their image viewer! Family History Expos Update To get reconnected with Family History Expos go to http://www.fhexpos.com Lisa's Big News The new  video series is now available! You'll be amazed what Google Earth can do to ROCK your family history! MAILBOX: Check out these new blogs from Genealogy Gems Listeners: by Bernadette Farrell Olden by new premium member Richard Yehle Archival Storage Followup Listener Diane recommends stamp mounts for newspaper clippings   New listener John W. Oliver heard about Genealogy Gems on the . Tell them you heard about on the Genealogy Gems Podcast! GEM: Interview with Kendall Wilcox, Watch The Generations Project TV series on BYU Television Watch the latest episode: Alternative content to be on the show. GEM: Who Do You Think You Are? (using this link supports this free podcast - thank!) GEM: Webinar for Premium Members! can watch the "Getting the Scoop from Old Newspapers" video in the Premium Videos section of the Genealogy Gems website.

Who Do You Think You Are? airs on Friday nights at 8:00 p.m. on NBC. Premium episode 43 features Lisa Kudrow in part 2 of a behind the scenes question and answer (available for a limited time.) British Records: 1883 - 1900 are now available at National Archives UK at the National Archives Genealogy Gems Podcast "Now this is what genealogy is all about!" Download the FREE at Rootsmagic GEM:  Interview with Susanna deGroot, PLCGS Great websites for Dutch research: (National Archives) of the Netherlands More information on the in Toronto, Canada May 14-16, 2010 GEM:  Family ChArtist Interview with Janet Hovorka, Owner of

The Genealogy Gems Podcast is Three Years Old This Month!   THANK YOUS on genealogy podcasts   Renee Huskey wrote in her Free Stuff Friday post about the     Recently Completed Projects Argentina, Balvanera. Registros Parroquiales 1833 thru 1934 [Parte A] Canada, British Columbia.  Deaths, 1872 thru 1986 [Part 4] Jamaica.  Civil Births, 1878 thru 1899 [Part A] Norway.  1875 Census [Part 1 U.S., Florida. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Georgia. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Indiana, Clark County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Dubois County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Harrison County. Marriages, 1811 thru1959 U.S., Maryland. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Montana. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Tennessee. County Marriages, 1790 thru 1950 [Part A]   The FamilySearch Family History Library is now making its popular classes available at FamilySearch.org, where anyone anywhere in the world can access them for free at a time that is convenient for them.    FamilySearch is continually adding new online offerings. Classes on how to read English handwritten records are currently in development. All of the classes can be accessed on by clicking on Free Online Classes on the home page.     FOOTNOTE Unlike any other historical collection on the web, the Interactive Census Collection has the unique ability to connect people related to ancestors found on the historical documents.  Simply by clicking the Im Related button for a name on the document will identify you as a descendent and also list others that have done the same.  Never before has it been as easy to connect with distant relatives through historical documents. Finding a record featuring an ancestors name provides not only an emotional experience but also a connection with the past.  On Footnote.com it’s more than just finding a name on a census record.  Interactive tools allow people to enhance the documents by adding their own contributions including:                       Photos                       Stories                       Comments                       Other related document   Who Do You Think You Are? Do you belong to a genealogy society?  Perhaps nows a good time to hold some beginning genealogy classes like the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society has done.   MAILBOX: Travis wrote in to say he has been inspired to get started in genealogy research: This morning I did a quick search on my iPhone. In the App store and i found your podcast. I listened to about 15 or so episodes. Starting at the beginning. I really enjoy your podcast and cant wait to get caught up and see what other goodys you have in store for me!!   Comments on    So kudos to both Lisas for what you have done to raise the excitement for genealogy!   online on the NBC website    Thanks to my conversation with you several months ago, my search for my mother is only resulting in increasing information…I love you for your enthusiasm and dedication to this work.  Crystal Bell, a fan forever.   Listen to Lisa’s interview with Crystal Bell Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast     From Tim.  A Question  Henry Culbertson Wood who was orphaned at a young age.  His Mother died when he was less than a year old.  His father and Mother were never Married and his Father disappeared.  He lived with some people for a time then went to Hillside Mission Indian school in Skiatook, OK.  (Possibly an Orphanage for Indians.)  Henry was born in 10 Jan 1879 in Indian Territory around what is now Checotah, OK and died 13 Aug 1948 in Kellyville, OK.  According to Dawes papers his Mother's name is Martha J Rowland or Rolin, both spelling are in the Dawes Papers and He said he thinks his father's name was Henry Wood.  He applied and added his Daughter Ora in 1901.   If you have suggestions or leads for Tim or leave a voice mail at 925-272-4021     Hard Drive Organziation Lisa's article Organizing Your Hard Drive appears in the May 2010 issue of the   Companion at the Family Tree Magazine YouTube channel     From Mary. Feeling Lucky with Discount and seminar   "I just became a Genealogy Gems Premium member and quite frankly I do not know why I waited so long. I always thought your regular Genealogy Gems podcasts were terrific enough, but I must say the premium content is over the top!"    And Katharaine Ott share some genealogical success she had at   Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress.   Now through March 31, 2010 get $10 off by Rootsmagic.   GEM:  Interview with Bryce Roper, Produce Manager, FamilySearch Hear the rest of the interview in Genealogy Gems   Updated every three weeks.     GEM:  Fess Parker Tribute It was almost exactly a year ago that Darby Hinton who played Fess Parker’s son in the Daniel Boone series was on . Darby Hinton shared his admiration for Fess.   My prayers goout to Darby and his family who I know will miss Fess Parker in a very personal way.  He was a big man!     by Fess   at the Archive of American Television website. Genealogy Gems App Users Bonus Content: Video version of Darby's Tribute to Fess Parker.

All 6 videos are also part of Family Tree Magazine's   Lisa’s recent blog posts about the new TV series Who Do You Think You Are?         Upcoming Conferences: Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 11 - 13, 2010 Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport Hotel and Convention Center   Ontario Genealogical Society May 14 - 16, 2010 Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 15 is the last day to take advantage of their early-bird registration rates.    MAILBOX:  Marian asks about and citing sources.    Lisa recommends Elizabeth Shown Mills' book   Carol asked for advice in purchasing a new mp3 player for listening to podcasts and audio books.        Cathie asked about adding New Family Search to the toolbar (2013 Update: The toolbar has been discontinued).    Jean wrote in about Who Do You Think You Are? "The more we can support shows of this nature and quality, the better in my estimation.  They make history come alive and as Lisa said gives me an appreciation for what my ancestors endured.  I like to think I have benefitted from their sacrifices and it has helped make me the person I am.  As always, thanks for your informative podcasts.  I can hear the smile in your voice and your enthusiasm is catching.  Keep it up!"    Kevin asked about getting started with British Research Lisa's recommended sites:     Subscription Record Sites:   Nancy wrote in about the two part Hard Drive Organization video series in   Susan in Wisconsin writes "I work at the Family History center in Brookfield, Wisconsin.  I am currently teaching our consultants how to use Roots Magic 4 in an effort to transfer their huge PAF files onto New Family Search. I have been looking at different information regarding the upcoming NBC show "Who Do You Think You Are" and came across this page. I am very interested in learning new searching tools to help our staff and patrons without paying the high cost of conferences. Thanks for all you are doing."   GEM: Paper Preservation Listener Debra wrote in looking for advice on preserving newspaper clippings. Sally Jacobs, The Practical Archivist at Read her article   Sally's Tips:  Decision to make:  keep or reprint   Sources:      Sign up for the e-newsletter and reeive the free e-booklet 8 Blunders People Make When They Scan Photos and How To Avoid Them All   While at Sally's site, check out The Preservation Answer Machine   Encapsulation kits:       GEM:  Genealogy is Reconstructing the Dash Listener Gail Hamilton sent in a gem of poem that will get you thinking not only about your research but about the "dash" you are creating today!   App users check your Bonus Content for special Motivational "Dash" Wallpaper!

Share Who Do You Think You Are? with Friends and Family Share Genealogy Gems Podcast with your friends and family   Who Do You Think You Are? premieres on NBC on Friday, March 5 at 8:00 pm.   NEWS:    Lisa will be speaking at the in Toronto Canada being held may 14 through the 16, 2010 at the Doubletree by Hilton at the Toronto Airport.      Veterans History Project Marks Tenth Year with Events and Initiatives The Veterans History Project was created in 2000 by Congress as a national documentation program of the to record, preserve, and make accessible the first-hand remembrances of American wartime veterans from World War I through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Volunteer interviewers may request information at or the toll-free message line at (888) 371-5848.     Family Search they have announced some new record digitization projects: Brasil, Pernambuco, Recife - Registro Civil, 1900-1920 Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia - Atti di Morte 1809-1936 [Parte B] UK, Bristol - Parish Registers 1837-1900 [Part B] US, Guam and Samoa - 1920 Federal Census US, Kentucky - 1910 Federal Census US, Maryland - 1910 Federal Census US, Massachusetts - 1910 Federal Census US, Tennessee - County Marriages, 1790-1950 [Part A] US, Virgin Islands - 1920 Federal Census     MAILBOX: 3 Ring Binder Tabs Followup   Acid Free, 5-Tab, Pack of 5 The sheet protectors fit 8-1/2" x 11" material and are acid free and archival safe won't lift print from your pages. Escalating Ancestry issues Al Wilson asked for advice in escalating an issue with Ancestry and Lisa provides two strategies for resolving the case of the missing WWI Draft Registration Cards.     Blogs & Tollbars Michael wrote in to say that the thing he loves about listening to podcasts is that something always pops back in his mind a few days after listening.   Michael’s Blog:  Update: The Genealogy Gems Toolbar has been discontinued  Here’s an email from Paul Dunlop who writes: “I just came across your Genealogy Made Easy podcast #001 Get Inspired and Get Started. I began really researching my family just before the holidays…It’s been helpful to listen to the beginner podcasts….Much as I fear I have got the bug and cant stop this!…Great show.”   Paul Dunlop   Rootsmagic and Mark Tucker Barbara Starmans wrote to say she’s migrated to Roots Magic 4 and “I’m enjoying the program more than ever now that it incorporates all the features I was looking for when I wandered away to another software a couple of years ago. “     Barbara says she’s relying on the book Evidence Explained   Lisa's interview with Mark Tucker   Thanks for your great podcasts! Barbara J Starmans You can check out   GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson Part 2   Jerry Springer video links from   Irene's Tips: - Study about maps before you come to make the most of them. - They are out on the floor in big cases with wide skinny drawers.  Don’t hesitate to ask for help. - Use Gazateers in conjunction with maps - You need to understand the geography of a country. - Document everything – where you are getting your information from.    Lisa: "You can’t be lonely being a genealogist!"   Irene's Thoughts on Grandchildren and Adoption: “We have a heritage to leave them”   Irene's Bottom Line:  "Don’t Be Afraid – Ask the Questions!"     Become a Genealogy Gems   GEM: Profile America – The First Telephone Book   and the transcribed list of telephone subscribers in New Haven, CT in 1878

MAILBOX:   for the Genealogy Gems Podcast e-Newsletter You’ll get Lisa's 20 page e-book called 5 Fabulous Research Strategies for the Family Historian free in your welcome email.  Follow the techniques in the e-book and you’ll better results with your Google Searches when you’re online doing your research!   And if by chance you have already signed up you haven’t been receiving the newsletter be sure and add genealogygemspodcast at gmail dot com to your email contact list so that your email provider won’t think they are spam.    Thank you to genealogy blogger Joan Miller for her wonderful review of the Genealogy Gems Podcast iPhone App on .     Teri wrote in asking for suggestions for genealogist training and certification.  Lisa recommends the article Shaping Up by Sunny Morton in the March 2010 issue of   at the Seattle campus of the University of Washington   program at Boston University. You can take that program online.   Genealogical certification is offered by:     BCG does offer   Listen to Lisa’s interview with Sunny about the article in the February 2010 episode of   or subscribe for free in   Michelle writes in about her new blog and how much she enjoyed Lisa’s Google Earth presentation on at the recent Family History Expo in Mesa.  “I was so excited about it I went home and shared your tips with my husband who likes Google Earth but had NO IDEA what it could do.  The next time I go hunting for a homestead, I'm going to do it this way.  It's much easier than getting the old state highway maps that also show the township, range, info!  Plus like my hubby pointed out, it would be much more comforting when we are out in the backcountry after riding down 20 miles of dirt roads to have that visual to tell us that yes, we ARE on the right track.”   “As always, I'm looking forward to what wonderful new adventures you will be taking us listeners on in your upcoming podcasts.  You are a treasure chest of information!”   Stay tuned for the release of Lisa’s new Google Earth for Genealogy DVD.       GEM: Interview with Lisa Kudrow   Lisa talks with Lisa Kudrow about her new television series Who Do You Think You Are? premiering March 5, 2010 at 8:00 pm on NBC   Spread the Word!  Email your friends and family and share this episode with them to generate excitement and viewership for this new genealogy themed show.   The Genealogy Gems Podcast is sponsored by Rootsmagic         Lisa will be teaching for Family Tree Magazine called Search Engine Tips & Tricks: Google Techniques to Boost Your Research  on Tuesday February 23, 2010 at 4pm Pacific and 7 pm Eastern.  For more information go to the .   podcast will wrap up with one more episode.

THANK YOU to all the genealogy bloggers who got the word out about the new Genealogy Gems iPhone app which is now available in the :   Kimberly Powell of the     Miriam Robbins Midkiff of     Schelly Dardashti of the   Amy Coffin of the   Lisa has gotten great feedback from those of you who have already downloaded the .      Apple Announces the iPad   at the BBC       Thank You:        Ancestry Magazine Closes It’s Doors Ancestry Magazine will be publishing it’s last issue in March of 2010. Go to and just type Ancestry in the search box to see past issues online.      MAILBOX:   Question from member Teri : Are there 3 ring binder dividers large enough to use with sheet protectors? Lisa suggests: , 5-Tab Set   Judy in Ocala requested photos of Lisa’s family history wall display describe in   Rebecca Pittman of Chicago asks for leads on researching ancestors who served as U.S. census enumerators.     “Do you have any recommendations for locating records about his role as a Census Enumerator? I’m sure there would’ve been an application form, payroll information, etc. for Census Enumerators. I searched Worldcat for any books on the subject and the National Archives for records and have not had any luck.”   Bill Maury, Chief of History at the U.S. Census Bureau says that   All of the records that are available are at the National Archives in Record Group 29…the records are partial at best but some are both extensive and informative.   features my interview with Bill Maury   Histories of Enumeration Procedures for Each Census: â   in 1930   Records of the Bureau of the Census   (Tip:  Search the page for “Personnel”)    Mary Bowden wrote in to say she has started her own genealogy blog. “Thanks, I loved the live podcast!”     Podcast listener Marie has also    Gordon Churchill asks for recommendations for a way to publish a “book of stories and events that I have been able to find, together with the dates and places, so that grandchildren and others who come to it will find something that has some life in it, not just historical records.”   Lisa suggests Kodak Gallery  for more on publishing a family history book with Kodak Gallery   This Podcast is sponsored by: Tell them you heard about Rootsmagic on the Genealogy Gems Podcast!   GEM: Interview with Irene Johnson     Irene’s Tip:  Do your homework before you visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.    Do Your Homework Before You Come: - Scour the online catalog - Decide what you need - Ask for help when you visit   Lisa’s Tip – print out the items you want from the catalogue and prioritize them.  Determine which items are available only in Salt Lake City.   Watch Irene in the   The Library is divided up into sections: B2 - The British Collection B1 - The International Floor – “the only place where you will find all the Swedish records under one roof!”  (they are scattered amongst the various archives across Sweden)    The Vault – There are many films that are not located in the library but rather in the granite vault.   Request ahead of time, or as soon as you arrive.    to Index   The Main/ 1st Floor – Computers and Family Histories

This episode is a LIVE presentation of The Genealogy Gems Podcast presented at the in Mesa, Arizona on Friday, January 22, 2010. Lisa introduces her Stage Manager (and daughter!) Lacey Cooke. 2013 Update: the Genealogy Gems Toolbar has been discontinued. GUEST: Gena Philibert Ortega, Worldvitalrecords - www.worldvital.com Genealogywise - www.genealogywise.com   GUEST: Thomas MacEntee, Geneablogger The Top 10 Genealogy Blog Myths   This LIVE show is sponsored by Lisa chats with Bruce Buzbee about Rootsmagic 4 Download the FREE Rootsmagic Essentials to give it a test drive! GUEST: Anastasia Tyler, Ancestry Anastasia was recently featured on The Martha Stewart Show Anastasia discusses the new NBC TV show Who Do You Think You Are? that premieres on March 5 at 8:00 pm. Jerry Springer Videos Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 She also talks about what's coming up at Ancestry in 2010. The Ancestry Blog: Become a